â perdĂłn, lo siento, â eloise turns to the person behind her in line with an apologetic smile as she ruffles through her purse for that extra dollar. â sorry, i know i have enough, i swear !! â is this what her pursuit for independence from her family has driven her to? not being able to afford an iced coffee?
âNo te preocupes.â Mateo then looked up at the young woman, recognizing her voice, âLou, yo te lo pago.â He grabbed his wallet and quickly paid for her drink, making sure she couldnât find the dollar in time.











